About A1 Sporting Memorabilia

A1 Sporting Memorabilia is Europe’s leading distributor of authentic signed memorabilia, and the A1 Sporting Group has established itself to become the leading UK challenger in a global sports memorabilia market.

Certificate of Authenticity

Every signed product is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity, which guarantees that every item has been hand-signed. The certificate includes many security features to avoid duplication and protect your investment.

Specialist Framing Available

We offer a specialist framing service for all our products. After your purchase the item is sent directly to the framers where it is expertly mounted and framed to create a striking presentation of sports memorabilia.

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Sir Geoff Hurst enjoyed a 17-year professional career with West Ham, Stoke City and West Bromich Albion but the England striker will forever be remembered for his iconic hat-trick against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley.
Born in Ashton-under-Lyne in 1941, Hurst made his England debut in February 1966 and he was included in Sir Alf Ramsey's 22-strong World Cup squad as a back-up to first-choice strikers Jimmy Greaves and Roger Hunt.
Injury to Greaves in England's final group game against France handed the West Ham forward his chance in the quarter-finals and Hurst seized his opportunity with aplomb, his glancing header against Argentina ensuring England's progress to the last four of the competition.
A 2-1 victory over Portugal in the semi-final saw England through and although Greaves had returned to full fitness, Hurst kept his place and he was 120 minutes away from footballing immortality.
West Germany took the lead in the final but Hurst headed England level from Bobby Moore's free kick after 18 minutes. Ramsey's side went 2-1 up courtesy of Martin Peters, but the West Germans equalised late on and the game went into extra time.
Hurst's second was nothing if not controversial. His right-footed shot rattled the cross bar, bounced down and was cleared by the German defence. England claimed the goal, the referee consulted his linesman and to Wembley's delight, the goal was awarded. Four decades later the debate still rages on whether the ball had crossed the line.
He completed his hat-trick in the 120th minute. West Germany surged forward in search of the equaliser but Moore's clearance caught them cold and Hurst settled the contest with a fierce left-footed drive that remains arguably the most iconic moment in the history of the English game.
England were crowned world champions and Hurst remains the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
The West Ham striker went on to play in the 1970 World Cup finals but it is his part in England's 1966 triumph for which he is lionised. He was knighted in 1998 and six years later inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.
Martin Peters made his England debut a mere two months before the 1966 World Cup finals but his relative international inexperience was quickly forgotten as he forced his way into Sir Alf Ramsey's starting line-up and played a pivotal role in the side's famous victory over West Germany in the final.
The West Ham midfielder did not feature in the opening game of the tournament against Uruguay but he was selected for the second match Mexico and remained in the team for the rest of the competition.
It was Peters' cross in the notoriously violent quarter-final against Argentina that set up Hurst's headed winner but it was in the final at Wembley that the dynamic Hammer was to earn his place in World Cup folklore.
With the matched locked at 1-1 and 12 minutes left on the clock, England won a corner. Alan Ball took it, Hurst could only get a partial contact and the ball fell to Peters, who unleashed an unstoppable half-volley that almost broke the net.
West Germany equalised in the dying seconds of normal time but Hurst's two goals in extra time ensured Peters' effort was not in vain and the West Ham midfielder remains only the second Englishman to score in a World Cup final.
He went on to play 67 times for his country, scoring 20 goals from midfield, and in 2006 he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.
Own a piece of sporting history
England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley remains the greatest moment in the country's football history and made national heroes of the two scorers, Sir Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters.
This beautiful 16x12 print shows England's triumphant team lining up alongside the Germans moments before kick-off and is personally signed by Hurst and Peters.
Each print is issued with a certificate of authenticity signed by our managing director.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Product type

Signed prints

Signed by

Martin Peters, Sir Geoff Hurst

Approximate size

No

Product code

A1163

Bin Number

N/A

Preframed

N/A

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Authenticity

Certificate of Authenticity

Every signed product is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by our Managing Director, which guarantees that every item has been hand-signed. The certificate includes many security features to avoid duplication and protect your investment.

Security Features

1. Quality of printing & paper

The printed lines and colours of the many intricate patterns on our Certificate of Authenticity are sharp, clear and free of smudges or blurred edges. The paper is high quality, textured and of a heavier weight than normal paper.

2. Integrated image

Each Certificate of Authenticity also includes either an example image of the product or a small photo of the individual signing the product.

*Images are for illustration purposes only and the product/signature location & size my differ slightly.

3. Hologram seal

A security bespoke A1 Sporting Memorabilia hologram seal that shimmers and animates when tilted is included on every Certificate of Authenticity.

4. Online verification

The name and authentication code of every item is printed onto every Certificate of Authenticity. By entering the authentication code into the A1 Sporting Memorabilia website you will be able to view more detailed images of the signed item, a detailed description and if available photos of the individual signing the item.

5. Signed by a member of the A1 team

Every single Certificate of Authenticity is signed by a member of the A1 team - to guarantee that the item is genuine and hand signed.

About A1 Sporting Memorabilia

A1 Sporting Memorabilia is Europe’s leading distributor of authentic signed memorabilia, and the A1 Sporting Group has established itself to become the leading UK challenger in a global sports memorabilia market.

At A1 Sporting Memorabilia, we not only have the highest standards of authenticity in the industry but we also combine this with unique products and exclusive arrangements with the biggest names in sport – such as Pele – while Jimmy Greaves and Sir Geoff Hurst are shareholders in the company.

Founded in 1995, A1 Sporting Memorabilia was previously owned by Terry and Freda Baker and is now owned by Icons Shop Limited. Through our after-dinner speaking agency A1 Sporting Speakers, we have had the pleasure of working with leading sports stars including Jimmy Greaves, Sir Geoff Hurst, Frank Bruno and Henry Cooper for many years.

Delivery

Standard UK Delivery - £5.99 (small items)

Orders sent via our standard delivery service are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery. We aim to dispatch all UK orders within 1-2 working days.

We require a signature for all packages that we send out. If you are not at home in the day, we recommend getting your order delivered to a work address. If you are not in when a delivery is attempted, the parcel will be taken to your nearest postal sorting depot. A card will be left with instructions on how to retrieve it.

Standard UK Delivery - £14.99 (large items)

Some of our larger items are dispatched using a courier service due to their size, weight and value. All items sent via courier will require a signature and cannot be left in a safe place or with neighbours.

Additional delivery charges may apply for an address in the Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

International Delivery

All international items are dispatched using either a international courier or Royal Mail International Signed For. You will usually receive your item within 10 working days. Shipping fees are calculated at the checkout dependant on size, weight and destination.

We are not responsible for any customs duties, taxes or levies on international orders. We recommend that you check with your local customs officials or post office for further information.

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About A1 Sporting Memorabilia

A1 Sporting Memorabilia is Europe’s leading distributor of authentic signed memorabilia, and the A1 Sporting Group has established itself to become the leading UK challenger in a global sports memorabilia market.